Psalms for the Night Season

In seasons of hardship, the psalms speak with a timeless voice, offering both comfort and guidance for the soul. This series explores selected psalms that address specific trials—ranging from discouragement and loneliness to the struggle with hidden sin—showing how God’s faithfulness and mercy can transform the night seasons of life into times of renewal and praise.

Why Art Thou Cast Down - Psalms 40 & 42

These psalms explore the struggles of deep discouragement and depression. Bro. Colin reflects on the yearning for God’s presence during a time of spiritual drought, drawing strength from remembering His past faithfulness. The message offers hope by showing that even in the darkest valleys, God’s steadfast love and mercy can renew a troubled soul.

I Have Considered the Days of Old - Psalms 73 & 77

These psalms encourage believers to look back on God’s mighty works as a source of confidence in present trials. Through personal reflection and national history, the psalmist demonstrates how remembering God’s deliverance in the past can strengthen faith when the way ahead feels uncertain.

I Am as a Sparrow Alone - Psalm 102

This psalm captures the pain of loneliness and the longing for God’s comfort. The psalmist likens himself to a solitary sparrow, forgotten and afflicted, yet holds fast to the assurance that God’s compassion will outlast the troubles of life.

I Laid Me Down and Slept - Psalms 3, 4 & 5

These psalms offer a glimpse into David’s nights of reflection while facing distress. They reveal his trust that God’s protection, justice, and provision are certain, even in the midst of betrayal and fear. Through prayer and meditation, the psalmist finds rest and renewed courage.

When I Kept Silent, My Bones Waxed Old - Psalm 32

This psalm confronts the tendency to hide sin and rationalize it away. Drawing from David’s own experience, it shows the emotional and spiritual toll of unconfessed wrongdoing, and the relief and joy that come from honest admission before God and receiving His forgiveness.

He Satisfieth the Longing Soul - Psalm 107

This psalm is a sweeping reflection on God’s acts of deliverance throughout Israel’s history. Structured in repeated cycles of crisis, prayer, deliverance, and praise, it assures believers that God’s mercy endures forever and that He satisfies those who earnestly seek Him.

This description has been generated by AI and lightly edited.